South Korean Gambling Addiction Rates Reach Record High
South Korean gambling addiction rates hit a new record high in 2025, while the number of alcoholics fell to its lowest level in a decade.
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LA Firefighter Union Secretary Arrested for Stealing Funds to Gamble
Adam Walker, the former Secretary of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC), has been arrested on allegations that he stole funds from the nonprofit to gamble online.
Kentucky Attorney General Files Lawsuits Against Kalshi, Polymarket,
Days after being sued by a prediction markets coalition, Kentucky's attorney general launched three new lawsuits targeting 'illegal sports betting and gambling' by Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW.
Chinese Court Issues World Cup Betting Warning
Chinese courts and law enforcement agencies have warned the public to stay away from World Cup betting rings and illegal sports wagering platforms.
European Regulators Crack Down on Unlicensed Prediction Markets
Nine European gambling regulators have launched a coordinated crackdown on unlicensed prediction market platforms, stepping up oversight of the fast-growing sector as betting activity surges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ukrainian Government Set to Ban Soldiers from Online Gambling
The Ukrainian government is set to sign off on a proposal to ban soldiers from gambling online, amid claims many armed forces personnel have become addicted to web-based betting.
New Jersey Bill Aims to Regulate Prediction Markets
A pair of lawmakers in New Jersey introduced legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets and creating a pathway for the platforms to legally offer sports event contracts.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Bars 18 Individuals
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved the addition of 18 individuals to its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists, barring them from gambling at licensed casinos, regulated online betting platforms, and Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) locations across the state.
Chicago City Council rejects sweepstakes machine ban proposal
The Chicago City Council voted 33-15 on Wednesday against a proposal that would have prohibited sweepstakes machines across the city, siding with concerns raised by the administration of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Polymarket denied preliminary injunction in Michigan
Polymarket took another hit in Michigan on Wednesday as a federal judge denied the prediction market platform’s motion for a preliminary injunction against state officials.
Hong Kong Police Dismantle Illegal Betting Operation, Arrest 150
Hong Kong police have dismantled an alleged illegal sports betting operation accused of processing more than HKD 320 million ($40.8 million) in wagers, following a major enforcement operation during the FIFA Club World Cup.
Ho-Chunk Nation Seeks Amendment in Kalshi Legal Battle
The Ho-Chunk Nation is seeking to amend a complaint against Kalshi shortly after a judge decided not to hear the tribe’s arguments under the Lanham Act.